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May 8, 2017

Ready for a Cookout?

This is the season for grilling out.  Whether you prepare a whole meal on the grill or just part, make sure your cookout is safe by following these tips: C = Clean your grill by using a wire brush and wiping down with a cloth to make sure you don’t leave any bristles behind.  Avoid leaving the […]

Categories: Food
Tags: food safety, grill fruits and vegetables, grill meats, grilling food

January 7, 2017

“Is This Food Safe To Eat????”

Have you ever opened the refrigerator or cupboard and wondered, “is this safe to eat?”  “Has it been in here too long?”  It can boggle the mind. On the one hand, it is good to stretch food resources and save money. On the other hand,  I don’t want to be known for poisoning the family at Thanksgiving with my cooking. This is a […]

WRITTEN BY: Yvette Graham, LISW-S, Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program, Program Specialist, Ohio State University Extension, Stark,

REVIEWED BY: Nancy Doyle-Lyons, MS Ed., Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program, Program Specialist, Ohio State University Extension, Montgomery County

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • https://pixabay.com/en/boy-child-kid-family-disgust-1528150/
  • Yvette Graham

REFERENCES:

  • FoodKeeper App. (n.d.). Retrieved January 04, 2017, from https://www.foodsafety.gov/keep/foodkeeperapp/index.html
  • Medscape Log In. (n.d.). Retrieved January 04, 2017, from http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/735505
  • News Release. (n.d.). Retrieved January 04, 2017, from https://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2016%2F07%2F0159.xml

Categories: Food
Tags: food poisoning, food safety, foodborne illness, Foodkeeper app

November 10, 2016

Turkey Time: Don’t wash it. Cook it!

Thanksgiving is almost here and many of us will be having turkey dinners to celebrate the holiday.  That also means many people will be preparing turkeys at home . . . hopefully safely.   One thing that is NOT safe to do is washing or rinsing your turkey.  Many people still believe that they should […]

WRITTEN BY: Kate Shumaker, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Holmes County, shumaker.68@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Christine Kendle, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Tuscarawas County

Categories: Food
Tags: food safety, holiday, temperature, Thanksgiving, turkey

October 13, 2016

Slow Cooker Safety: Don’t “Fall” for Foodborne Illness

Fall is one of the busiest seasons of the year because family schedules are jam-packed with school activities, homework, sports, and holidays (fall ends on December 20th). It’s no wonder slow cookers (also known as Crock-Pots) reappear on the kitchen counter this time of year, as they provide a convenient and quick method of food preparation. All […]

WRITTEN BY: Beth Stefura, OSU Extension Educator, Mahoning County, stefura.2@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Donna Green, OSU Extension Educator, Erie County, green.308@osu.edu

REFERENCES:

  • www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/topics/food-safety-education
  • www.extension.umn.edu/food/food-safety/preserving/safe-meals/slow-cookersafety
  • www.eatright.org/resource/homefoodsafety/four-steps/cook

Categories: Food
Tags: crockpot, food safety, slow cooker

September 26, 2016

Refrigerator Storage – What Goes Where

The other day, I opened the refrigerator at home and saw a package of fresh (raw) sausage on the top shelf.  Knowing I didn’t put it there, I moved it to the bottom shelf, grabbed what I was looking for and shut the door.  My husband saw this and gave me the “What did I […]

WRITTEN BY: Kate Shumaker, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Holmes County, shumaker.68@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Christine Kendle, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Tuscarawas County

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • United States Department of Agriculture

SOURCES:

  • United State Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service, http://www.fsis.usda.gov/shared/PDF/Refrigeration_and_Food_Safety.pdf
  • FoodSafety.gov, https://www.foodsafety.gov/blog/2016/04/reduce-food-waste-and-prevent-illness.html
  • United States Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service, http://www.fsis.usda.gov/shared/PDF/Danger_Zone.pdf

Categories: Food
Tags: cold holding, food safety, food storage, food thermometer, fridge, refrigerator

September 26, 2016

Make Your Fall Tailgate or Harvest Party Healthier!

Fall is a wonderful time for football or soccer tailgates, bonfires, harvest parties, and those last family picnics. The problem with these wonderful gatherings is they are often accompanied with high fat, sodium, sugar, and calorie – and low nutrient dense foods. With a little planning you can still have fun at your next gathering, […]

WRITTEN BY: Lisa Barlage, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ross County.

REVIEWED BY: Misty Harmon, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Perry County.

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • Lisa Barlage

SOURCES:

  • Oklahoma State University, Department of Wellness, https://wellness.okstate.edu/nutrition-and-cooking/healthy-tailgating.
  • West Virginia University Extension, http://fh.ext.wvu.edu/food/healthy-eating/healthy-tailgating.
  • Live Healthy Live Well, Ohio State University Extension, https://livehealthyosu.com/2015/10/30/slow-cooker-season/.

Categories: Food
Tags: food safety, harvest parties, healthy eating, healthy tailgate, snacks

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